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The significance of song in the Seneca Iroquois culture is explored through the Little Water Medicine Society, which meets biannually to revitalize its medicine bundles inherited from 18th-century war parties. William N. Fenton provides a detailed account of the unique ceremonies that play a vital role in preserving both medicinal practices and cultural heritage within this often-overlooked aspect of Iroquois tradition. The book highlights the importance of these rituals in connecting past and present generations.
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The Little Water Medicine Society of the Senecas, William N. Fenton
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Little Water Medicine Society of the Senecas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William N. Fenton
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9780806193106
- Category
- Social sciences, World history, Ethnography
- Description
- The significance of song in the Seneca Iroquois culture is explored through the Little Water Medicine Society, which meets biannually to revitalize its medicine bundles inherited from 18th-century war parties. William N. Fenton provides a detailed account of the unique ceremonies that play a vital role in preserving both medicinal practices and cultural heritage within this often-overlooked aspect of Iroquois tradition. The book highlights the importance of these rituals in connecting past and present generations.